Ron Paul Criticized for Tweet About Sniper Chris Kyle’s Death

In this April 6, 2012, photo, former Navy SEAL and author of the book “American Sniper” Chris Kyle poses in Midlothian, Texas.

Former congressman Ron Paul came under fire on Monday after a tweet was posted on his account about the death of Chris Kyle, an author and retired Navy SEAL who was allegedly murdered with another man at a shooting range about 70 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Texas over the weekend. The message posted on Paul’s account read: “Chris Kyle’s death seems to confirm that ‘he who lives by the sword dies by the sword.’ Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn’t make sense.” Kyle often worked with veterans. Authorities say Eddie Ray Routh, an acquaintance who had accompanied the victims to the gun range where the killing took place, has been charged with one count of capital murder and two counts of murder. After widespread criticism, a follow-up note was posted on Paul’s Facebook page: “As a veteran, I certainly recognize that this weekend’s violence and killing of Chris Kyle were a tragic and sad event. My condolences and prayers go out to Mr. Kyle’s family,” the post stated. “Unconstitutional and unnecessary wars have endless unintended consequences. A policy of non-violence, as Christ preached, would have prevented this and similar tragedies. -REP” Kyle’s book “American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History” was national bestseller. He had a new book on guns in the works at the time of his death.

Chris Kyle’s death seems to confirm that “he who lives by the sword dies by the sword.” Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn’t make sense